Tastes And Tales Of A Chef The Apprentice's Journey

Chef Edward G. Leonard, CMC, President of the American Culinary Federation, winner of 30 gold medals in various cooking competitions, and Executive Chef at the famed Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York, brings us 170 tasty recipes drawn from his twenty-four years working in the cooking profession. Along with the recipes are twenty-nine of Chef Ed's favorite stories depicting the adventures, mischief, fun, and most of all, passion, dedication, and "never give up" attitude he has sustained along the way from Apprentice to Master Chef. Each recipe comes with complete and clear instructions making them manageable for the home chef as well as the professional. Some recipes included are: Shrimp and Wild Mushroom Crostini Citrus Vinaigrette Sea Scallops Benedict Tomato, Basil, and Olive Tarts Tomato Confit Grandma's Sunday Sauce Manicotti Polenta with Sausage Southern Fried Chicken Italian Cheese Pie A wide variety of soups, salads, and pastries!Leonard, Edward is the author of 'Tastes And Tales Of A Chef The Apprentice's Journey', published 2004 under ISBN 9780131196834 and ISBN 0131196839.